TOC
“TOC” means “OCD” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
OCD
Also: quirk
📝 In Action
Mi hermano tiene TOC y siempre revisa la puerta tres veces.
A2My brother has OCD and always checks the door three times.
El psicólogo me explicó cómo manejar los síntomas del TOC.
B2The psychologist explained to me how to manage the OCD symptoms.
Tengo un pequeño TOC con el orden de los libros en la estantería.
B1I have a little quirk about the order of the books on the shelf.
knock knock
📝 In Action
Toc, toc. ¿Hay alguien en casa?
A1Knock, knock. Is anyone home?
Escuché un toc en la ventana y me asusté.
A2I heard a knock on the window and I got scared.
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Words that translate to "TOC" in Spanish:
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Which article should you use with the acronym TOC?
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📚 Etymology▼
An acronym (a word formed from initials) of the Spanish phrase 'Trastorno Obsesivo-Compulsivo'.
First recorded: Late 20th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TOC used the same way as OCD in English?
Yes, it is the direct equivalent. Like in English, it is used both medically and colloquially, though the colloquial use should be handled with care.
Do I need to say the full name 'Trastorno Obsesivo-Compulsivo'?
Rarely. In everyday conversation and even in many clinical settings, people just say 'el TOC'.
How is TOC pronounced?
It is pronounced like the English word 'talk' but with a shorter, crisper 'o' sound and a hard 'k' at the end.